Sustainability
Tufts plays a crucial role in helping the world adapt to a changing planet while tackling such challenging issues as climate change and resource depletion. Our goal is to be responsible stewards of the physical environment by cultivating knowledge of sustainable issues and solutions across disciplines in our students and faculty.
New & Notable
A new study assesses the environmental sustainability impact of food suggestions in the national Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Bill McKibben tells a Tufts audience to organize in movements to fight climate change and stand up for the Earth’s future
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Members of the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus are invited to share ideas about carbon neutrality
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The new multidisciplinary program will begin in the fall of 2019, with full-time and part-time options
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Tufts’ Jessica Sparks researches the connections between fishing stock declines worldwide and forced labor on the open seas
Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand
Spotlights
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An international research organization and Tufts affiliate dedicated to sustainable development.
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Provides students the opportunity for substantial, in-depth study of health, nutrition and the environment within the realm of international relations.
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An interdisciplinary, university-wide education and research institute that facilitates and coordinates environmental programs.
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A broad overview of the various options for environmental degrees open to graduate and undergraduate students, plus a listing of the many environmentally related courses offered at Tufts.
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Providing used tennis balls with a non-profit organization that recycles them into surfaces such as equestrian turf for therapeutic riding centers for people with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.
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A graduate-level program that takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding water issues worldwide. Provides students with the perspectives and tools to manage water-related problems.
Resources
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Majors
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Minors
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Departments Offering Sustainability Courses
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Degree Programs
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Certificate Programs
Explore what Tufts is doing to reduce its own impact on the environment, including efforts related to waste reduction, water and energy use, food, and health. Find out more about student clubs, events, and other resources for faculty, staff, and students interested in getting involved with sustainability on campus.
Tufts in the News
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Boston Magazine
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The Atlantic
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New England Cable News